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"The hotel was in a great location. The staff was incredible friendly. The rooms were clean and the property was well maintained. You could not get a better view than the hot tub on the 5th floor overlooking the ocean. It was amazing."

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"We changed rooms from garden to ocean side & changed our entire experience. Lots of employees constantly picking up & very helpful. Pool was heated & hot tub was well maintain each am. Loved the hot tub each morning. Full of happy children all day & evening. Room well insulated & little noise ..."

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"Have been there the 2nd time now and loved it. It is super quiet and the Restaurant is closed right now so you need to get away for food if you don't want room Service with extra delivery charges...
Super nice they have fires on the beach at night and everyone is super helpful"

Top Monterey neighborhoods

Carmel

Covered in glittering silvery sands, Carmel Beach is home to some of California’s most stunning sunsets and perfect surf. A quaint, seaside town, the romantic downtown neighborhood is filled with…

Covered in glittering silvery sands, Carmel Beach is home to some of California’s most stunning sunsets and perfect surf. A quaint, seaside town, the romantic downtown neighborhood is filled with charming cafés, fine dining restaurants, and quirky art galleries. With annual Bach and film festivals, this colorful district has a vibrant arts scene, no doubt inspired by the majestic scenery that's all around.

Pacific Grove

The butterfly capital of California due to the migration of the majestic Monarch butterfly, Pacific Grove has a traditional, all American vibe. The city’s elegant whitewash lighthouse at Point Pin…

The butterfly capital of California due to the migration of the majestic Monarch butterfly, Pacific Grove has a traditional, all American vibe. The city’s elegant whitewash lighthouse at Point Pinos, is one of the oldest of its kind, while the rest of the neighborhood is filled with quaint Victorian houses. Rich in rugged beauty, Asilomar State Beach boasts natural rocky coves and stunning views of the pacific.

Seaside

The golden sand and sapphire blue water of Monterey State Beach make it the perfect for a spot of surfing, swimming, or kayaking, and intrepid beachcombers can find elegant shells and sea glass do…

The golden sand and sapphire blue water of Monterey State Beach make it the perfect for a spot of surfing, swimming, or kayaking, and intrepid beachcombers can find elegant shells and sea glass dotted along the shore. Seaside's 2 championship golf courses offer panoramic views over Monterey Bay, while the nearby Laguna Seca race track is a hive of activity with punters loudly cheering on horses.

Hotel types

Best hotels in Monterey

Monterey HotelsIt’s all about the sea in Monterey. Whether you’re feasting on seafood delights, frolicking on sandy shores, or exploring the city’s legendary marine-life filled aquarium, you can’t escape the call of the ocean. And why would you want to? With some of California’s glorious golden sands, the crystal Pacific, and the warm beating sun, you could spend your whole vacation on the coast. If you prefer some culture with your beach holiday, downtown Monterey’s brimming with historic buildings from California’s Mexican and Spanish past.Things to seeWithout a doubt Monterey’s top attraction is the stunning Monterey Bay Aquarium. Don’t expect mere tanks with a few colorful fish here. This place is a world of marine life. Explore friendly sea otters basking in their sun-drenched Great Tide Pool – a stopgap before reintroduction to the wild – sparkling Jellies Gallery filled with bobbing jiggling jellyfish, and an Open Sea Tank where sneering hammerhead sharks and prehistoric-looking sea turtles are resident. Don’t miss the slimy touch pools or the 3-story kelp forest – a recreation of the natural world just east of the aquarium. If you have time after all of that head to Lovers Point to lounge on the 4.4 acres of grass overlooking the sparkly Pacific. If you fancy getting a bit active, Lovers Point Beach is a fab kayaking and windsurfing spot. Back in town, get a taste of Monterey’s sardine canning past along Cannery Row – once the epicenter of this gritty industry.Hotels in
MontereyCutesy inns and guesthouses are the mainstay of Monterey’s accommodation. From grand 4-star historic mansions brimming with roaring log fires, scenic watery views, and antique furniture – think 4-poster beds and heavy wood chests – to quirky 3-star adobe guesthouses with terracotta-painted walls, tiled floors, and homely furnishings, hotels in Monterey are full of charm. If you prefer to stay in a grand luxury hotel, a few plush resorts are dotted along the coast offering spectacular amenities like grand swimming pools and landscaped gardens. Two-star motels are also available for those on a budget.Where to stayDowntown Monterey’s preserved adobe buildings, tree-lined avenues, and top-notch tourist spots pull in most of the crowds. Hotels here are just a stone’s throw from major sights like the aquarium, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Cannery Row. It’s brimming with lively bistros, bars, and souvenir stores. Along the coast past Lovers Point, Pacific Grove’s an elegant neighborhood where Victorian houses lead to the rugged coast. Nearby Asilomar State Beach has clusters of rocky coves ripe for exploring. Another top coastal spot, the neighborhood of Seaside has a seemingly never ending swathe of glorious golden sand where surfers, kayakers and swimmers brave the frothing waves.How to get to MontereyMonterey Regional Airport has flights to and from many Californian cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as a few cities further afield, including Las Vegas. It’s just a 10-minute drive from the airport to the city center and you can rent a car for the journey. If you’re driving from further afield, Monterey’s approximately 2 hours from San Francisco and 5 hours from Los Angeles. From end of May through August a trolley-style bus loops around downtown, passing Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. Public buses also cover the local area. There are routes between Monterey and Pacific Grove, Salinas, and Carmel, among others.